US: Boutique hospitality company The Kessler Collection has partnered with investment and management company Highgate to launch a hotel management platform.
As part of the deal, Highgate will create a Kessler Hospitality division, with Kessler’s property-level employees and management-focussed corporate leaders transitioning to the new entity.
Highgate will also assume management of several Kessler properties, including:
- The Casa Monica Resort & Spa
- The JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
- The Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville
Mark Kessler, president of The Kessler Collection, said: “Our mission has always been to create inspired guest experiences rooted in artistry, individuality, and purpose. When we looked for a partner to help us take the Grand Bohemian brand into its next chapter, Highgate stood out. Their operational discipline, deep revenue expertise, and ability to leverage technology to improve oversight and profitability made them the clear choice to complement our creative vision and expand our portfolio.”
Richard Russo, principal of Highgate, added: “This alliance brings together two industry leaders with a shared vision for creativity, excellence, and growth. By combining Kessler’s creativity and design-forward sensibility with Highgate’s investment acumen and operational expertise, we’re creating meaningful long-term value for these exceptional assets and setting a new standard for performance in the luxury and lifestyle space.”
Highlights:
- The Kessler Collection has partnered with Highgate to create a hotel management platform – the Kessler Hospitality division.
- Highgate will manage several Kessler properties, including Casa Monica Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, and Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville.
- The partnership integrates Kessler’s property-level and corporate management teams into Highgate’s new structure.